Name: George Michael
Brand: The Royal Mint
Price: 17.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

George Michael

George Michael Images

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George Michael Obverse - 2024 UK £5 Coin Head Side

Obverse (Heads)

The obverse (heads side) of the 2024 £5 coin featuring the portrait designed by Martin Jennings .

Packaging

Official presentation packaging

The George Michael comes in official Royal Mint packaging, preserving the coin's condition and authenticity with presentation-ready display.

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Coin Description

Made to Celebrate a Pop Icon The George Michael 2024 UK Coin George Michael was a truly groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer who made the transition from a teen heartthrob as part of pop duo WHAM! into a global superstar as a solo artist. This coin is a must-buy for pop music lovers and the perfect gift for George Michael fans.

George Michael Specifications

Issue Date 26 February 2024

Weight 28.28 g

Diameter 38.61 mm

Obverse Designer Martin Jennings

Reverse Designer Sandra Deiana

Detailed Information

🎵 George Michael 2024 £5 BU Coin

Brilliant Uncirculated crown from The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, celebrating George Michael and his iconic hit “Faith”.

Summary of Key Specs & Collectability

The George Michael 2024 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin marks the singer’s first appearance on UK coinage. Part of the Music Legends range, it features a portrait inspired by the “Faith” era and is aimed at fans and modern crown collectors.

📊 Key Figures

Core specifications for the standard Brilliant Uncirculated crown in the George Michael range.

Aspect	Figure	Notes
Official price	£17.50	Typical Royal Mint retail price for the non-colour Brilliant Uncirculated £5 crown in presentation packaging.
Denomination & alloy	£5, Cupro-Nickel	Standard UK crown specification in copper-nickel, issued as a collector coin rather than for general circulation.
Weight & diameter	28.28g, 38.61mm	Classic modern crown size, giving plenty of room for the George Michael portrait and “Faith” themed details.
Designers	Reverse: Sandra Deiana Obverse: Martin Jennings	The reverse shows George Michael in his trademark sunglasses with engraved musical elements; the obverse carries the portrait of King Charles III.
Quality & year	Brilliant Uncirculated, 2024	Struck to BU standard with a milled edge and supplied in themed Royal Mint packaging as part of the Music Legends collection.

💡 Collector Notes

This £5 crown sits at the entry point of the George Michael coin range, offering the full design at an accessible price. It is designed first and foremost as a tribute piece for fans rather than a low-mintage rarity.

Music Legends series: George Michael joins acts such as Queen, David Bowie and Elton John in The Royal Mint’s ongoing Music Legends collection, which celebrates influential British musicians with dedicated coin designs.
Design & theme: The reverse focuses on a close-up portrait of George Michael wearing his iconic sunglasses, with design elements referencing the “Faith” single and era. It captures the look that defined his transition from WHAM! to global solo superstardom.
Packaging & audience: Each coin is supplied in a branded presentation card, with short biographical information and imagery, making it ideal as a gift or keepsake for fans as well as crown collectors.
Mintage & availability: As a standard Brilliant Uncirculated issue, this £5 coin is not tied to a very small edition limit in the way that the precious-metal proofs are, so availability is broader and prices tend to track the original issue price fairly closely.
Role in a collection: Best suited for Music Legends set builders, fans of George Michael, and collectors who like modern £5 crowns with strong pop-culture themes rather than low-mintage bullion or proof investments.